TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
Empathia Presentations
Empathia will be hosting two virtual presentations specifically for Sonoma State University during Campus Safety Week (9/16-9/20). These presentations are open to all employees.
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Expressing Anger Do's and Don'ts
Anger in itself is not negative, but how we express it can be. Anger is a normal emotion - just like being happy, sad, scared, etc. What is important about anger is what you do with it.
September 16, 2024 (Noon - 1pm)
Register - Identity Theft
Learn how to protect your personal information and the proper steps to take for recovery from identity theft.
September 19, 2024 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
September Webinar
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The Successful Stepfamily
Learn strategies to ease the transition from two separate families to one blended family.
Available on Demand
LifeMatters Newsletter
Free Counseling Sessions
Empathia provides our employees and their immediate families* with up to six (6) free counseling sessions. Take advantage of these free sessions by calling 1-800-367-7474.
As a reminder, the EAP is designed to provide professional assistance to faculty, staff, and their families in assessing and resolving personal matters. Please review the LifeMatters brochure or LifeMatters guide for additional information regarding the wide array of resources available from Empathia. Other benefits include:
- 24/7 telephone assessment/counseling (1-800-367-7474)
- Access to MyLifeMatters (please email payroll@sonoma.edu to obtain the campus specific password)
- Digital Cognitive Behavioral Health - a self-guided program with techniques and tips to address anxiety, depression and stress.
- Discount Center - members can register to access discounts for travel, entertainment, consumer goods and services.
- Work/life resources and referrals
- Financial consultation with a certified financial counselor
- Legal consultation with an attorney
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Access to Spanish-speaking counselors
- …and more!
*Eligible family members: Spouse, Dependent Child(ren) up to age 26
Employees can download The LifeMatters® App for convenient access to materials.